Job Type : Full Time
Industry : Engineering
Education Level : Junior Level
Announcement Number: Dar es Salaam-2022-016
Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title: Maintenance Team Lead (HVAC)
Open Period: 02/07/2022 - 02/21/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Series/Grade: LE - 1210 7
Salary: TZS TSh29,568,947
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Promotion Potential Explanation:
Supervision Exercised: Directly supervises 4 employees
(A52643, A52611, A52608 and A52610) in the Facilities Maintenance electrical
section.
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info:
Overview
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type :
Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to
successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and
understand the Eight
(8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is
seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance
Team Lead (HVAC) in the Facilities Section.
Supervisory Position: Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Duties
Administration Support 35%
Oversees the work of his team to ensure tasks are performed
correctly and repair jobs are completed in an effective and timely manner. S/he
supervises the work of 6 skilled technicians and labor crew as necessary.
S/he evaluates the performance of Technicians and other personnel as assigned.
Ensures that all work order requests are attended to and completed in a timely
manner. Ensures that all completed work orders are submitted to the
Maintenance Supervisor for review and close out.
Plans the tasks required to complete a project or work
order, develops a diagram before the execution of work, and identifies the
required tools to execute the job. Study work schedules and estimates
man-hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Receives the work
order requests and instruction from the Maintenance Supervisor and
plans/assigns work to subordinates and oversees completion of all tasks.
Job holder is responsible for all aspects of HVAC work
including repair, operations, safety inspections of HVAC units and associated
equipment. Responsible for all quality assurance of HVAC work done by
maintenance staff and of contractors at Embassy locations. May be
required to re-engineer HVAC and system designs.
Maintenance Support 40%
The incumbent performs installation, maintenance and repair
of all HVAC systems and equipment and related tasks. Interprets and explains
diagrams, drawings, manuals, guides and directives of new appliances and
equipment for installation as needed. Interpret blueprints, building
plans, manufacturers specifications and instructions, and job orders to
workers, and assigns duties and escorts all trades on his team to job sites.
Incumbent provides guidance and training to technicians on
how to use HVAC instruments, machine tools and equipment for their work.
Ensures that safety rules and guidelines are followed when using heavy duty
machines. Ensures accountability of tools kept at the shop level by making sure
tools issued to his team are utilized properly.
Performs preventive maintenance on the HVAC system and all
related components to maintain system operation and reliability within the
designed parameters, and to ensure uninterrupted and continuous air
supply. Uses Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques to
determine system reliability, schedule equipment shutdowns for preventive
maintenance, and to predict when equipment and/or systems will need to be
replaced. Responds to scheduled, unscheduled and preventive maintenance
work orders generated by the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
and completes assigned work orders within the time standards set by the
Collaborative Management Initiative (CMI).
Incumbent will be required to drive a Government-Owned Vehicle
to transport equipment, staff, tools and materials to and from job site and
must have valid driver's license. Performs other duties as assigned. Will
need to respond to emergencies over weekends, nights and holidays based on the
nature of the work.
The incumbent is also responsible for USG issued tools,
clothing, safety equipment or other items issued for their use. USG and trade
safety practices will always be observed. Ensures that all job activities and
duties are performed in a responsible manner to avoid creation of safety
hazards. Ensures that all personnel conform to established safety and health
policy and procedures; properly utilize appropriate personal protective
equipment, as required by the job activity. Should accidents, illness or injuries
occur, ensures that the POSHO and other appropriate officials are
informed.
Special Projects Support 10%
Special projects may include, but are not limited to:
development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to
ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of services; oversee
construction projects as the technical advisor to the Contracting Officer
Representative (COR); oversee rehabilitation of HVAC and associated problems;
design scopes of work of special maintenance and repair projects; follow up and
support FMS sub-section supervisors with sub-section specific projects; develop
SOPs for workplace conduct; and assist in other tasks and projects as
assigned.
Note: “This position description in no way
states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent.
Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.”
Qualifications and
Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of
experience in air conditioning/refrigeration and electrical
trade is required. One-year prior supervisory experience required.
Education Requirements:
Education: Completion of Secondary School
(Form IV) and completion of 2 years of vocational training in
HVAC trades from a reputable vocational training institute are required.
Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after
a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific
information.
LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge (reading,
speaking, and writing) in English is required and Good working
knowledge (reading, speaking, and writing) in Kiswahili is
required. This may be tested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S.
Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in
employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual
orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass
medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other
Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Benefits: The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers
compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the
following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the
order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants
accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may
result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring
preference.
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a
preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214
(“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent
documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written
document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to
be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under
honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by
the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the
appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service
dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character
of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the
preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service
employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or
bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM,
MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the
following link.
United States of America Embassy in Dar es Salaam
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